Bristol (Kingswood) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Bristol (Kingswood) Test Centre

    The Bristol (Kingswood) Driving Test Centre is situated at The Siston Centre on Station Road in Kingswood, BS15 4GQ. This location typically offers a diverse range of test routes, encompassing urban driving through Kingswood's residential areas and commercial zones, likely including negotiation of busy junctions and varied speed limits. Learners should anticipate navigating both main roads and potentially narrower, more intricate side streets. Examiners may also incorporate rural roads or dual carriageways depending on the specific route, testing a candidate's ability to adapt to different road conditions and traffic flows. With a reported pass rate of 52% in 2025, the centre suggests a moderate level of difficulty, aligning closely with the national average. This indicates that while the routes present a fair challenge, diligent preparation and familiarity with the local road network can significantly enhance a candidate's chances of success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Bristol (Kingswood)

    Driving test cancellations at Bristol (Kingswood) can occur for various reasons, creating opportunities for earlier test dates. Learner drivers should stay vigilant for these last-minute openings. Find Me A Driving Test offers a continuous 24/7 scanning service of the DVSA booking system, specifically looking for cancellation slots at the Bristol (Kingswood) centre. This service significantly increases the chances of securing a more convenient test appointment, enabling candidates to book a driving test cancellation quickly and efficiently when one becomes available, helping them avoid long waiting times.

    Pass rate trend at Bristol (Kingswood)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Bristol (Kingswood), from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bristol (Kingswood) has improved, moving from 45.6% to 52% (up 6.4 percentage points). It peaked at 61.4% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 45.6% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 50.3%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 52%
    2023-24 52.8%
    2022-23 53.9%
    2021-22 54.2%
    2020-21 61.4%
    2019-20 54.3%
    2018-19 49.8%
    2017-18 47.1%
    2016-17 47%
    2015-16 48.7%
    2014-15 48.1%
    2013-14 49.5%
    2012-13 47.5%
    2011-12 46.5%
    2009-10 46.8%
    2008-09 45.6%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Bristol (Kingswood) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.